Sony DSC-S40 - Manual (Page 2)

Zoom button
Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) 5 5
Using the control button
Holding the camera
Position the subject in the center of the focus
frame.
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Using the flash for
still images
Selecting the
metering mode Checking the last
image you shot
(Quick Review)
Using the
self-timer
Using the zoom
• You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
• When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses [Digital Zoom].
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page
42)
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Shoot with the shutter button.
Still image:
Press and hold
halfway down to
focus AE/AF lock indicator
Flashing
t lit/beeps
Press fully down
The shutter sounds.
Movie:
Press fully down
To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
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Zoom button
Checking the last still image you shot (Quick Review)
Press b ( ) on the control button.
To cancel, press b again.
• The image may appear rough right after playback starts.
• To delete the image, press (Delete) and select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z.
Selecting a flash mode for still images
Before step 2, press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
• Shooting distance (when [ISO] is set to [Auto])
W side: Approx. 0.2 to 3.8 m (7 7/8 to 12 feet 5 19/32 inches)
T side: Approx. 0.5 to 2.1 m (19 11/16 to 6 feet 10 11/16 inches)
• The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust the light quantity.
Selecting the metering mode
You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
Spot metering ( )
Metering is performed for only a part of the subject. This is convenient when the subject is
backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
Multi-pattern metering (No indicator)
This image is divided into multiple regions and metering is performed for each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure.
Before Step 2, set (Camera) to other than [Auto] t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting”
(page 24)
Press B ( ) on the control button. To cancel spot metering, press B again.
• When using spot metering, to focus on the metering position, setting 9 (Focus) to [Center AF] is
recommended t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 28)
No indicator Strobes if it is dark or against light (default setting)
Forced flash
Slow synchro (Forced flash)
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background
that is out of flash light.
No flash
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Position the subject here.
Using the self-timer
Before step 2, press V ( ) on the control button.
Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes with counting sound until the shutter
operates (approximately 10 seconds later).
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing
slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again.
Subjects difficult to focus on are:
To identify items on the screen
t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 16)
To turn off the LCD screen
Press (Display/LCD on/off) repeatedly. Use the finder for saving battery power, or
shooting images when it is difficult to confirm images using the LCD screen.
Self-timer lamp
– Distant from the camera and dark
– The contrast between the subject and its
background is poor.
– Seen through glass
– Moving fast
– Reflect light or have a lustrous finish
– Flashing
– Against light
button
Shoot still images (Scene Selection)
To cancel the Scene Selection
Select [Auto] or [Program] with v/V.
2
Press MENU.
3
Select the desired mode of
Scene Selection.
1 Select (Camera) with b.
2 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection
with
v/V.
• For details on modes, see below.
• The mode selected here is maintained even when the
power is turned off.
Camera
Mode
Auto Program
Mode
Camera
Auto Program
ISO WB Camera
Auto Program
1
Select .
4
Shoot with the
shutter button.
Scene Selection modes
The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions.
* The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.
To use the functions set by the control button with Scene Selection
Before shooting in step 4, select the settings with the control button. Some functions are not
available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. When you press the button to select functions
that cannot be combined with Scene Selection, a beep sounds.
t “User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting” (page 25)
Snow Candle*
Shoots whitish scenes brightly. Shoot candlelit scenes, without
spoiling the atmosphere.
Beach Twilight portrait*
Shoots seasides or lakesides, the
blue of the water clearly recorded. Shoots portraits in dark places.
Landscape Twilight*
Shoots landscapes, etc., by
focusing on a distant subject. Shoots night scenes at a distance
without losing the dark
atmosphere of the surroundings.
Soft snap
Shoots portraits of people,
flowers, etc., with a gentle
atmosphere.
View/delete images
To delete images
1 Display the image you want to delete and press (delete).
2 Select [Delete] with v, then press z.
To cancel the deletion
Select [Exit], then press
z.
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Select .
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Select an image with b/B.
Still image: the image size is displayed
Movie: is displayed
To play back a movie, press z.
• Movies with the image size [160] are displayed a size
smaller.
Movie:
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Rewind/Fast forward: b/B
(Return to normal playback: z)
Volume: v/V
Stop playback: z
B
Control button
button
/ button
button
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To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
While displaying a still image, press to zoom in on the image.
To undo the zoom, press .
Adjust the portion: v/V/b/B
Cancel playback zoom: z
To store enlarged images: [Trimming] t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 40)
Viewing an index screen
Press (index), then select an image with v/V/b/B.
To return to the single-image screen, press z. To display the next (previous) index screen, press
b/B.
To delete images in index mode
1 While an index screen is displayed, press (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the
control button, then press z.
2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the (Delete)
indicator on the selected image.
To cancel a selection
Select an image you have previously selected for deletion, then
press
z to delete the indicator from the image.
3 Press (Delete).
4 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in step 1 instead of [Select], then
press z.
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Control button
1
Select a mode.
Still image (auto adjustment mode):
Select .
Movie:
Select .
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